The film ‘Kesari Chapter 2’, featuring Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday, and R Madhavan, is slated for an OTT release. Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, the movie is based on ‘The Case That Shook The Empire’, which tells the story of C Sankaran Nair’s battle against the British for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The film will be available on JioHotstar starting June 13. JioHotstar has announced the release, promoting the movie’s exploration of the Jallianwala Bagh events.
The movie was well-received by various public figures, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledging C Sankaran Nair’s contributions. Akshay Kumar shared this recognition on Instagram, underlining the value of remembering freedom fighters. The cast includes Regina Cassandra, Simon Paisley Day, Alexx O’Nell, Amit Sial, Mark Bennington, and Krish Rao. Prior to release, Akshay Kumar shared images from the set. He highlighted the film’s importance as a tribute to the fight for freedom.